Crook
Cast Emraan Hashmi, Neha Sharma, Arjan Baweja, Mashoor Amrohi, Gulshan GroverDirector Mohit Suri
If the lead actor's credibility lies mainly in his lip service (pun intended), and not in his acting calibre, then clearly Suri's decision to pitch his cousin Emraan Hashmi to spearhead the fight against colour politics appears misplaced. It's evident that Suri disregards the demand for a strong protagonist, an absolute prerequisite while dealing with a sensitive issue.
I'm not suggesting that Hashmi's absence would've altered the fate of Crook, but it would've definitely eased the pain. In fact, Suri's troubles appear far more deep-rooted: a weak script, lazy edit, an insubstantial supporting cast, amateur international actors, dull lines and a lacklustre musical score are just some of the glitches.
Ankur Tewari's tale fails to tackle the real issue, instead he races towards formulating an answer. He falters in his inability to steer away from Bollywood clichés. Instead, he laps up all the archaic formulae, making a mockery of the entire situation and passing the Indians and Australians off as bickering, juvenile brats.
It's shocking that Baweja allowed Suri to cast him in a role where he spends his entire screen time breathing fire for no apparent reason. His prejudice appears unfounded. Sharma's debut run leaves a lot to be desired. Her glycerine-coated gaze appears forced and monotonous, making us question her versatility. Hashmi, might've waltzed through to the box office with Suri's Awarappan and Kalyug, but Crook jinxes the hat-trick. Even his lip-syncing powers appear faded. Not one of Pritam's numbers deserves an applause, forget a mention.
As is customary, uncles - Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt - team up as producers, with Suri's sister Smilie also making a quick appearance. After a stunning performance in Kalyug, it's incomprehensible why Suri devotes only five minutes to her cause. But, it's the chubby Amrohi who emerges as an all-rounder. From cheeky humour to passionate outbursts, he tackles each emotion with sincerity.
Forget racial issues, even the love story appears jaded. May we suggest that Suri tackle horror for his next project. At least, he could save on the make-up!
I'm not suggesting that Hashmi's absence would've altered the fate of Crook, but it would've definitely eased the pain. In fact, Suri's troubles appear far more deep-rooted: a weak script, lazy edit, an insubstantial supporting cast, amateur international actors, dull lines and a lacklustre musical score are just some of the glitches.
Ankur Tewari's tale fails to tackle the real issue, instead he races towards formulating an answer. He falters in his inability to steer away from Bollywood clichés. Instead, he laps up all the archaic formulae, making a mockery of the entire situation and passing the Indians and Australians off as bickering, juvenile brats.
It's shocking that Baweja allowed Suri to cast him in a role where he spends his entire screen time breathing fire for no apparent reason. His prejudice appears unfounded. Sharma's debut run leaves a lot to be desired. Her glycerine-coated gaze appears forced and monotonous, making us question her versatility. Hashmi, might've waltzed through to the box office with Suri's Awarappan and Kalyug, but Crook jinxes the hat-trick. Even his lip-syncing powers appear faded. Not one of Pritam's numbers deserves an applause, forget a mention.
As is customary, uncles - Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt - team up as producers, with Suri's sister Smilie also making a quick appearance. After a stunning performance in Kalyug, it's incomprehensible why Suri devotes only five minutes to her cause. But, it's the chubby Amrohi who emerges as an all-rounder. From cheeky humour to passionate outbursts, he tackles each emotion with sincerity.
Forget racial issues, even the love story appears jaded. May we suggest that Suri tackle horror for his next project. At least, he could save on the make-up!
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